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Chiari malformation surgeons in India

Chiari malformation surgeons in India are experts of surgery field and for past many years they have successfully been treating international patients with very good success rate. Patients go back home happily after getting their Chiari malformation surgery in India, you can see patients’ experiences after their surgical treatment in India for different treatment procedures here: Patients’ Experiences. Although the exact cause of Chiari malformation is unknown, it is thought that a problem during fetal development may cause the abnormal brain formation. Chiari malformation may be caused by exposure to harmful substances during fetal development or associated with genetic problems or syndromes that may have a tendency to run in families. Further they should choose a hospital that is known for its quality rather than just on the basis of cost alone. Also, patients should ensure that the when then estimate the cost of the surgery, they should consider the cost of the surgery, surgeon fees, other hospital expenses like stay, anesthesia cost, cost of medicines, any treatment or facility or nursing required during the recovery period etc. Most experienced chiari malformation surgeons in India are available for performing the surgical procedure in India’s best surgery centers.

Chiari Malformation is a condition in which the cerebellum portion of the brain protrudes into the spinal canal. It may or may not be apparent at birth. Chiari I type malformation usually causes symptoms in young adults and is often associated with syringomyelia, in which a tubular cavity develops within the spinal cord. Chiari II type malformation is associated with myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus, which usually are apparent at birth. Myelomeningocele usually causes paralysis of the legs and, less commonly, the arms. If left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause mental impairment. Either type of Chiari Malformation can cause symptoms of headache, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, and hoarseness. Adults and adolescents who are unaware they have Chiari I type malformation may develop headache that is predominantly located in the back of the head and is increased by coughing or straining. Symptoms of progressive brain impairment may include dizziness, an impaired ability to coordinate movement, double vision, and involuntary, rapid, downward eye movements. Hydrocephalus may be treated with surgical implantation of a shunt through surgery to relieve increased pressure on the brain. A Chiari malformation is a congenital defect in the area of the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord connect. The condition is also called Arnold Chiari malformation. The following are the most common symptoms of a Chiari malformation. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. In infants and older children born with this condition, symptoms may include: Headache, stiffness or pain in the neck or back of the head area, poor feeling and swallowing, decreased strength in the arms, decreased sensation in the arms and legs, rapid, back and forth, eye moment, development delays, wear cry and breathing problems. The symptoms of chiari malformation may resemble other conditions or medical problems.

Medical tourism in India provides very good assistance to international patients for their low cost and safe surgical treatment which is highly good result oriented is well. As it is known, medical procedure prices are extremely high in the developed countries like the U.S. and Canada. In the past 30 years, the costs of health care have soared in developed countries, especially in the United States. In India, you can get your treatment done at very less cost compared to that of the cost of same surgical treatment in other developed countries. You can see this cost difference between India and other countries for different treatment procedures here: Cost Comparison. You will come to know the difference between the cost offered by India and other countries for different treatment procedures by visiting this link. Because of this low cost of treatment in India, availability of chiari malformation surgeons in India and very good success rate of treatment, many international patients are attracted to India for their surgical treatment.

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